The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed shocking findings from its ongoing investigation into the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), identifying 4,251 cases of "finger blends" and 190 instances of AI-assisted cheating.
The disclosures were made by JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, during a press briefing in Abuja on September 8, 2025, as the board continues to address widespread complaints about the examination process.
According to JAMB, "finger blends" refer to a sophisticated form of biometric fraud where candidates combine thumbprints to bypass identity verification, often in collusion with some Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres.
The 190 AI cheating cases involved candidates using artificial intelligence tools to access or manipulate exam content, a growing concern in the digital age.
These discoveries add to earlier reports of 244 candidates subscribing to "WhatsApp runs" for leaked questions and 80 suspects under police investigation for various malpractices, including impersonation and identity fraud.
The panel’s findings come amid a broader review of the 2025 UTME, prompted by an “unusual volume of complaints” about technical glitches, incomplete questions, and low scores, with over 1.5 million of the 1.95 million candidates scoring below 200 out of 400.
JAMB has withheld 39,834 results for suspected infractions, while 1,426 candidates remain under scrutiny.
To address these issues, the board has engaged IT specialists, educational assessment experts, and vice-chancellors to probe systemic vulnerabilities.
Prof. Oloyede expressed regret over the examination’s challenges, stating, “We are committed to transparency and fairness. These malpractices undermine the integrity of the process, and we will ensure severe sanctions for those involved.”
JAMB has also announced that 379,997 candidates affected by verified technical glitches will retake the exam, as the board works to restore trust in Nigeria’s tertiary admission process.
The revelations have sparked public outcry, with education advocates like Alex Onyia of Educare demanding detailed mark sheets and mechanisms for candidates to challenge their results.
As investigations continue, JAMB emphasized its commitment to rectifying errors and ensuring fairness for all candidates.
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